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Department of Dental Hygiene
Student Handbook
2013-2014
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Dental Hygiene Student Handbook
2013 - 2014
Table of Contents
Student Welcome
Welcome from Department Chair…………………………………….……………….. 4
Directory…………………………………………………………………….…………. 5
Philosophy and Mission
Code of Ethics………………………………………………………………………….. 8
Dental Clinic Philosophy………………………………………………………….…… 13
MSU Mission Statement and Goals……………………………………………………. 14
CAHN Vision Statement……………………………………………………………….. 15
Department Goals…………………………………………………………...…………. 16
Curriculum Policies
Competency Package………………………………………………………………….. 18
Undergraduate Bulletin/Curriculum…………………………………………………... 19
Sequence of Dental Hygiene Curriculum……………………...……………………… 26
Dental Hygiene Department Policies/ Disabilities…………………………………….. 27
Off Campus Sites/Externships……………………………...…………………………. 28
Posting of Grades……………………………………………………………………… 29
Registered Dental Assistants (Policy for Examination by Credit)……..……………… 29
Student Policies/Information
Class Offices………………………………………………………………………….. 31
Complaint Policy (ADA)……………………………………………………………… 31
Tuition and Dental Hygiene Expenses….……………………………...……………… 32
Dental Hygiene Expenses./Professional Liability Insurance………….……………… 32
Responsibility for Injury/Illness and Return to Work Policy………………………..... 33
Smoking Policy…………………………………………………………………...…… 33
Cell Phone Policy……………………………………………………………………… 33
Graduation Ceremony…………………………………………………………………. 33
Lockers……………………………………………………………………………….... 33
CPR………………………….………………………………………………….…...… 34
Mentor Program……………………………………………………………………….. 34
Pinning/Graduation Ceremony…………………………………………………...……. 34
Research Paper/Poster Presentation…………………………..………………………. 34
ADHA – Student Membership…………………….……………..…………………… 34
Scholarship Opportunities……………………………………..……………………… 35
Star of the North Meeting/State Dental Convention…………..……………………… 35
Guidelines for Continuation in the Program
Academic Standards/Dismissal from Program…….………………..………………… 37
Mid Term Written Notice………………………………………………...…………… 39
Departmental Academic Appeal……………………………………………………….
Petition for Re Admission ……………………………………………………………..
Grade Appeal Process Form…………………………………………………………...
Academic Honesty…………………………………………………………………….
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Qualifications for Graduation…………………………………………………………. 45
University Code of Student Conduct…………………………………………………..
Clinical Policies for Professional Attributes and Judgment……………………………
Process Related to Violation of Professional Standards……………………………….
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Minnesota State University Alcohol and Controlled Substance Policy……………….. 48
Department of Dental Hygiene Policy on Student Substance Abuse…………………. 51
CRDTS Exam Protocol 53
Locating a Patient……………………………………………………………………… 54
Patient Charts………………………………………………………………………….. 54
Clinic Fees……………………………………………………………………………..
Licensure Fees…………………………………………………………………………. 54
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Signature Page……………………………………………………………………........ 56
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WELCOME
STUDENTS !
Dear Dental Hygiene Student:
Congratulations on being accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program! You have worked hard to
achieve your goal of being accepted into the program and you will need to continue to work hard
during the next two years as you work toward the attainment of your ultimate goal of becoming a
dental hygienist.
This student handbook was designed to:
1. Assist you in understanding the policies and philosophy of the Dental Hygiene Program.
1. Enhance your probability for success in completing the program and becoming a licensed
dental hygienist
2. Outline program expectations of you while working as a team with other students and the
faculty.
Please read the following material carefully and ask questions when clarification is needed.
Your signature at the end of the document will signify your understanding and acceptance of
these policies and guidelines.
Respectfully,
Lisa Fleck, RDH, MS
Assistant Professor
Dental Hygiene Department Chair
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Minnesota State University, Mankato
College of Allied Health and Nursing
Department of Dental Hygiene
3 Morris Hall
Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-1313 Main Line
507-389-2147 Dental Clinic
507-389-5850 Fax
Email: [email protected]
Dept. Web site: http://ahn.mnsu.edu/dental
Dean of Allied Health and Nursing:
Dr. Kristine Retherford ….………………………………..…[email protected]
MF 124 389-6315
Department Chair, Dental Hygiene:
Lisa Fleck RDH, MS …...………….…………………………………[email protected]
Assistant Professor MH 222L 389-1016
Dental Hygiene Full Time Faculty:
Brigette Cooper, RDH, MS………………………………….……[email protected]
Associate Professor AH 224D 389-1313
Julie Dittrich, RDH, MS……………………………………………[email protected]
Assistant Professor HN 168 389-1313
Dr. Lynnette Engeswick, RDH, PhD .………………….……[email protected]
Professor MH 230 389-1313
Nancy Thomas, RDH, MS...………………………………………[email protected]
Assistant Professor MH 222E 389-1313
Dr. Angela Monson, RDH, PhD……………….…………..….…[email protected]
Professor MH 228 389-1041
Dental Hygiene Part Time Faculty:
Terri Brown, RDH, MS………………………….……………………[email protected]
Instructor MH 222L 389-1313
Administrative Assistant:
Laura Jackson………………..……………………………...……[email protected]
MH 3 389-1313
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Clinic Office Administrator:
Janet Tollefson………………………………………………………[email protected]
MH3 389-2147
Adjunct Dental Hygienists: Pam Briese, RDH, BS Mary Roy, RDH, BS
Lisa Ohme, RDH Trisha Krenik-Matejcek, RDH, MS
Adjunct Dentists: Mark Boone, DDS Garrett Starr, DDS
James Kalina, DDS
Kara Heisler, DDS
Externship Faculty: Hillcrest/Luther Nursing Home Mary Roy, RDH, BS
Luther Memorial Home, Madelia Mary Roy, RDH, BS
Open Door Cindy Degner, RDH, BS
Waseca Federal Prison Sam Petrie, DDS
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PHILOSOPHY AND
MISSION
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Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists
1. Preamble As dental hygienists, we are a community of professionals devoted to the prevention of disease and the promotion and improvement of the public’s health. We are preventive oral health professionals who provide educational, clinical, and therapeutic services to the public. We strive to live meaningful, productive, satisfying lives that simultaneously serve us, our profession, our society, and the world. Our actions, behaviors, and attitudes are consistent with our commitment to public service. We endorse and incorporate the Code into our daily lives.
2. Purpose The purpose of a professional code of ethics is to achieve high levels of ethical consciousness, decision making, and practice by the members of the profession. Specific objectives of the Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics are
to increase our professional and ethical consciousness and sense of ethical responsibility.
to lead us to recognize ethical issues and choices and to guide us in making more informed ethical decisions.
to establish a standard for professional judgment and conduct. to provide a statement of the ethical behavior the public can expect from us.
The Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics is meant to influence us throughout our careers. It stimulates our continuing study of ethical issues and challenges us to explore our ethical responsibilities. The Code establishes concise standards of behavior to guide the public’s expectations of our profession and supports existing dental hygiene practice, laws, and regulations. By holding ourselves accountable to meeting the standards stated in the Code, we enhance the public’s trust on which our professional privilege and status are founded.
3. Key Concepts Our beliefs, principles, values, and ethics are concepts reflected in the Code. They are the essential elements of our comprehensive and definitive code of ethics, and are interrelated and mutually dependent.
4. Basic Beliefs We recognize the importance of the following beliefs that guide our practice and
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provide context for our ethics:
The services we provide contribute to the health and well being of society. Our education and licensure qualify us to serve the public by preventing and
treating oral disease and helping individuals achieve and maintain optimal health.
Individuals have intrinsic worth, are responsible for their own health, and are entitled to make choices regarding their health.
Dental hygiene care is an essential component of overall healthcare and we function interdependently with other healthcare providers.
All people should have access to healthcare, including oral healthcare. We are individually responsible for our actions and the quality of care we
provide.
5. Fundamental Principles
These fundamental principles, universal concepts, and general laws of conduct provide the foundation for our ethics.
Universality The principle of universality assumes that, if one individual judges an action to be right or wrong in a given situation, other people considering the same action in the same situation would make the same judgment.
Complementarity The principle of complementarity assumes the existence of an obligation to justice and basic human rights. It requires us to act toward others in the same way they would act toward us if roles were reversed. In all relationships, it means considering the values and perspective of others before making decisions or taking actions affecting them.
Ethics Ethics are the general standards of right and wrong that guide behavior within society. As generally accepted actions, they can be judged by determining the extent to which they promote good and minimize harm. Ethics compel us to engage in health promotion/disease prevention activities.
Community This principle expresses our concern for the bond between individuals, the community, and society in general. It leads us to preserve natural resources and inspires us to show concern for the global environment.
Responsibility Responsibility is central to our ethics. We recognize that there are guidelines for making ethical choices and accept responsibility for knowing and applying them. We accept the consequences of our actions or the failure to act and are willing to make ethical choices and publicly affirm them.
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6. Core Values We acknowledge these values as general guides for our choices and actions.
Individual autonomy and respect for human beings People have the right to be treated with respect. They have the right to informed consent prior to treatment, and they have the right to full disclosure of all relevant information so that they can make informed choices about their care.
Confidentiality We respect the confidentiality of client information and relationships as a demonstration of the value we place on individual autonomy. We acknowledge our obligation to justify any violation of a confidence.
Societal Trust We value client trust and understand that public trust in our profession is based on our actions and behavior.
Nonmaleficence We accept our fundamental obligation to provide services in a manner that protects all patients and minimizes harm to them and others involved in their treatment.
Beneficence We have a primary role in promoting the wellbeing of individuals and the public by engaging in health promotion/disease prevention activities.
Justice and Fairness We value justice and support the fair and equitable distribution of healthcare resources. We believe all people should have access to high-quality, affordable oral healthcare.
Veracity We accept our obligation to tell the truth and assume that others will do the same. We value self-knowledge and seek truth and honesty in all relationships.
7. Standards of Professional Responsibility
We are obligated to practice our profession in a manner that supports our purpose, beliefs, and values in accordance with the fundamental principles that support our ethics. We acknowledge the following responsibilities:
To Ourselves as Individuals…
Avoid self-deception, and continually strive for knowledge and personal growth. Establish and maintain a lifestyle that supports optimal health. Create a safe work environment. Assert our own interests in ways that are fair and equitable. Seek the advice and counsel of others when challenged with ethical dilemmas. Have realistic expectations of ourselves and recognize our limitations.
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To Ourselves as Professionals…
Enhance professional competencies through continuous learning in order to practice according to high standards of care.
Support dental hygiene peer-review systems and quality-assurance measures. Develop collaborative professional relationships and exchange knowledge to
enhance our own life-long professional development.
To Family and Friends
Support the efforts of others to establish and maintain healthy lifestyles and respect the rights of friends and family.
To Patients…
Provide oral healthcare utilizing high levels of professional knowledge, judgment, and skill.
Maintain a work environment that minimizes the risk of harm. Serve all patients without discrimination and avoid action toward any individual
or group that may be interpreted as discriminatory. Hold professional patient relationships confidential. Communicate with patients in a respectful manner. Promote ethical behavior and high standards of care by all dental hygienists. Serve as an advocate for the welfare of patients. Provide patients with the information necessary to make informed decisions
about their oral health and encourage their full participation in treatment decisions and goals.
Refer patients to other healthcare providers when their needs are beyond our ability or scope of practice.
Educate patients about high-quality oral healthcare.
To Colleagues…
Conduct professional activities and programs, and develop relationships in ways that are honest, responsible, and appropriately open and candid.
Encourage a work environment that promotes individual professional growth and development.
Collaborate with others to create a work environment that minimizes risk to the personal health and safety of our colleagues.
Manage conflicts constructively. Support the efforts of other dental hygienists to communicate the dental hygiene
philosophy of preventive oral care. Inform other healthcare professionals about the relationship between general
and oral health. Promote human relationships that are mutually beneficial, including those with
other healthcare professionals.
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To Employees and Employers…
Conduct professional activities and programs, and develop relationships in ways that are honest, responsible, open, and candid.
Manage conflicts constructively. Support the right of our employees and employers to work in an environment
that promotes wellness. Respect the employment rights of our employers and employees.
To the Dental Hygiene Profession…
Participate in the development and advancement of our profession. Avoid conflicts of interest and declare them when they occur. Seek opportunities to increase public awareness and understanding of oral
health practices. Act in ways that bring credit to our profession while demonstrating appropriate
respect for colleagues in other professions. Contribute time, talent, and financial resources to support and promote our
profession. Promote a positive image for our profession. Promote a framework for professional education that develops dental hygiene
competencies to meet the oral and overall health needs of the public.
To the Community and Society…
Recognize and uphold the laws and regulations governing our profession. Document and report inappropriate, inadequate, or substandard care and/or
illegal activities by any healthcare provider, to the responsible authorities. Use peer review as a mechanism for identifying inappropriate, inadequate, or
substandard care and for modifying and improving the care provided by dental hygienists.
Comply with local, state, and federal statutes that promote public health and safety.
Develop support systems and quality-assurance programs in the workplace to assist dental hygienists in providing the appropriate standard of care.
Promote access to dental hygiene services for all, supporting justice and fairness in the distribution of healthcare resources.
Act consistently with the ethics of the global scientific community of which our profession is a part.
Create a healthful workplace ecosystem to support a healthy environment. Recognize and uphold our obligation to provide pro bono service.
To Scientific Investigation… We accept responsibility for conducting research according to the fundamental principles underlying our ethical beliefs in compliance with universal codes, governmental standards, and professional guidelines for the care and management of
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experimental subjects. We acknowledge our ethical obligations to the scientific community:
Conduct research that contributes knowledge that is valid and useful to our patients and society.
Use research methods that meet accepted scientific standards. Use research resources appropriately. Systematically review and justify research in progress to insure the most
favorable benefit-to-risk ratio to research subjects. Submit all proposals involving human subjects to an appropriate human subject
review committee. Secure appropriate institutional committee approval for the conduct of research
involving animals. Obtain informed consent from human subjects participating in research that is
based on specifications published in Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 46.
Respect the confidentiality and privacy of data. Seek opportunities to advance dental hygiene knowledge through research by
providing financial, human, and technical resources whenever possible. Report research results in a timely manner. Report research findings completely and honestly, drawing only those
conclusions that are supported by the data presented. Report the names of investigators fairly and accurately. Interpret the research and the research of others accurately and objectively,
drawing conclusions that are supported by the data presented and seeking clarity when uncertain.
Critically evaluate research methods and results before applying new theory and technology in practice.
Be knowledgeable concerning currently accepted preventive and therapeutic methods, products, and technology and their application to our practice.
Approved and ratified by the 1995 ADHA House of Delegates.
Minnesota State University, Mankato Dental Clinic Philosophy
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Dental Clinic is dedicated to the patients it serves and
to the students who learn by providing its services.
The PATIENTS - The students, instructors and staff strive to provide the best possible oral
health care in a pleasant but professional atmosphere. The care is based on the individual needs
of the patient. By emphasizing the patient’s needs and by maintaining high professional
standards students will receive the best possible experience to prepare them for their chosen
profession.
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The STUDENTS - Students must strive toward the goal of true professionalism by ethical
conduct, appearance and performance of duties. They will thereby earn the confidence and trust
of their patients.
The FACULTY - The faculty are committed to helping all students achieve their goal of
becoming effective dental hygienists prepared to function in all six roles, defined by the
American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA): clinician, educator, consumer advocate,
researcher, change agent and manager/administrator. Students completing the dental hygiene
program will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree and be prepared to pass the national,
regional and state board examinations required for licensure.
The DENTAL TEAM - The dental team composed of dental assisting students, dental hygiene
students, registered dental hygienists, licensed dentists and clinic receptionists are committed to
working towards a positive environment where ethical and professional treatment of their
patients is the first priority. All members of the team will treat each other with respect.
Professional Student Behavior: Taking personal responsibility for his/her own actions relative to behaviors, which
facilitate, impede, or interfere with the achievement of learning objectives.
Utilizing faculty as resource persons.
Communicating with an appropriate faculty person when absence is necessary.
Communicating with an appropriate faculty person when progress toward learning is
impaired.
Taking personal responsibility for managing information about course requirements,
announcements and assignments.
Completing all assignments on time and in a neat professional manner.
Maintaining a positive attitude throughout the curriculum, focusing on learning rather
than grade achievement.
Offering constructive criticism or alternatives to faculty or classmates when learning
activities are perceived as in need of change.
Mission Statement Minnesota State University, Mankato
Minnesota State University, Mankato promotes learning through effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, scholarship, and research in service to the state, the region and the global community.
Statement of Goals
Environment. The University will foster an actively engaged and inclusive learning
community based upon civility, trust, integrity, respect, and diversity in a
safe, welcoming physical environment.
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Learning. The University will prepare students for careers and for life-long learning
by providing a clearly defined general education program and focused
undergraduate pre-professional, professional, and liberal arts programs.
Graduate. The University will strengthen its role as a major provider of graduate
education, offering intensive, scholarly graduate programs including
collaborative efforts with other institutions and professionals, culminating
in student expertise at professional levels.
Support. The University will enhance advising, support services, and learning
experiences that aid students in identifying life goals, planning academic
careers, and achieving timely graduation.
Services. The University will increase the quantity and quality of service to the
state, region, and global community through collaborations, partnerships,
and opportunities for cultural enrichment and continuous learning.
Professional Development.
The University will invest in the professional development of all members
of the University Community and in the appropriate technologies
necessary to achieve excellence in learning through teaching, research,
and service.
Resources. The University, as a whole and in all of its parts, will establish priorities
through planning and assessment processes that anticipate our needs and
focus our efforts and resources in support of our mission and goals.
Allied Health and Nursing (College) Mission Statement
The College of Allied Health and Nursing (CAHN) is dedicated to promoting wellness and
improving quality of life through education, scholarship and service to the state, region, and
global community.
Allied Health and Nursing (College) Vision Statement
The College of Allied Health and Nursing is recognized at the state, regional, and national level
for excellence in providing innovative and flexible high quality educational programs/models
responsive to student learning needs through service-education partnerships and distance
technology that meets the extra ordinary challenges and opportunities in the allied health and
nursing fields.
Dental Hygiene Vision Statement
The Department of Dental Hygiene strives to prepare leaders in oral healthcare education for the
21st century through Bachelor of Science education.
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Dental Clinic Philosophy Statement
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Dental Hygiene Clinic is dedicated to the community
and our students who actively learn by providing comprehensive dental hygiene services.
Dental Hygiene Program Goals 2013-2014
The Department of Dental Hygiene will support a learning community that assumes the
existence of an obligation to justice and basic human rights. It requires us to act toward others in
the same way they would act toward us if roles were reversed. In all relationships, it means
considering the values and perspective of others before making decisions or taking actions
affecting them.
The Department of Dental Hygiene will advance the art and science of dental hygiene by
ensuring access to quality oral health care, increasing awareness of the cost-effective benefits of
prevention, promoting the highest standards of dental hygiene education, licensure, practice and
research and representing and promoting the interests of dental hygienists.
The Department of Dental Hygiene will enhance professional competencies through continuous
learning in order to practice according to high standards of care while developing collaborative
professional relationships with other institutions of dental hygiene and exchange knowledge to
enhance life-long professional development.
The Department of Dental Hygiene will support dental hygiene students in pre career, major and
post graduate advising, scholarship and advance learning that prepares the student for successful
completion of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination as the minimum educational
preparation necessary for dental hygiene licensure and practice.
The Department of Dental Hygiene will increase access to preventive and therapeutic dental
hygiene care by maximizing the services that dental hygienists are educated to provide and
expand dental hygiene practice settings while working the reduce disparities in access to oral
health care services can be found today among various population groups according to
socioeconomic levels, race and ethnicity, age and sex.
The Department of Dental Hygiene will enhance dental hygiene education for all dental
hygienists to expand the scientific knowledge and practice modalities to develop the their
knowledge and skills to meet the future oral health care needs of the public through the use of
research and technology.
The Department of Dental Hygiene will support the competency based education as a minimum
set of national standards as defined by the ADA Commission on Accreditation to promote and
assure quality education and programming to protect and service the public.
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CURRICULUM
POLICIES
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MSU Dental Hygiene Program Competencies
Competency 1: Content Knowledge. The graduating DH must be able to…
General Education
1.1 Understand principles of oral and written communication, psychology, and sociology.
Biomedical Science
1.2 Understand principles of biomedical science content including anatomy, physiology,
chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, general pathology, nutrition and
pharmacology.
Dental sciences
1.3 Understand principles of dental sciences content including morphology, head,
neck and oral anatomy, oral embryology and histology, oral pathology,
radiography, periodontology, pain management, and dental materials.
Dental hygiene science
1.4 Understand principles of dental hygiene science including oral health education and
preventive counseling, health promotion, patient management, clinical dental hygiene,
provision of services for and management of patients with special needs, community
dental/oral health, medical and dental emergencies including basic life support, legal and
ethical aspects of dental hygiene practice, infection and hazard control management, and
the provision of oral health care services to patient with blood borne infection disease.
Competency 2: Professionalism. The graduating DH must be able to…
2.1 Advance the values of the profession by affiliation with professional and public
organizations.
2.2 Develop self-assessment skills to prepare for lifelong learning necessary to
maintain competency and quality assurance in all dental hygiene endeavors.
2.3 Evaluate scientific literature to make evidence based decisions that advance the
profession. (DH 2d)
2.4 Practice and communicate, verbally, nonverbally, and written with diverse
populations, peers, faculty, staff and patients according to ethical standards insuring
patient privacy and confidentiality. (DH 1b)
2.5 Manage the patient record as a private legal document and maintain its accuracy
and consistency. (DH 5f)
2.6 Apply ethical, legal and regulatory concepts to the provision and/or support of
oral health care services. (DH 5f)
2.7 Apply critical thinking and problem solving to every day practice including
comprehensive patient care and management of patients. (DH 5f)
2.7.1 Develop self-efficacy and responsibility skills to take ownership on one’s actions. (DH
1b, DH 5e, DH 5f)
Competency 3: Patient Care. The graduating DH must be able to…
Assessment
3.1. Systematically collect, analyze and accurately record data to identify patient
needs and oral health problems including medical and dental histories, vital signs,
extra/intra oral examination, periodontal and dental examination, radiographs, indices and
risk assessments (i.e., tobacco, systemic caries). (DH 5f)
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Planning
3.2 Establish realistic goals and treatment strategies to facilitate optimal oral health
related to dental hygiene diagnosis, dental hygiene treatment plan, informed consent, and
dental hygiene case presentation. (DH 5f)
Implementation
3.3 Provide treatment as identified in the assessment and planning phase through infection
control, periodontal debridement and scaling, pain management, application of
chemotherapeutic agents, fluoride therapy, application of pit and fissure sealants, coronal
polishing, care of oral prostheses, care and maintenance of restorations, health education
and preventive counseling, and nutritional counseling. (DH 5f)
3.4 Manage dental and medical emergencies including basic life support that may be
encountered in dental hygiene practice. (DH 5f)
Evaluation
3.5 Measure the extent of which goals identified in the treatment plan were achieved as
related to indices, re-evaluation of oral and periodontal health status, subsequent
treatment needs, continuing care (recall), referral and patient satisfaction. (DH 5f)
Patients Populations
3.6 Provide dental hygiene care for all types of classifications of periodontal disease
including patients who exhibit moderate to severe periodontal disease. (DH 1b,
DH 5e, DH 5f)
3.7 Provide dental hygiene care for the child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, special
needs and medically compromised patients. (DH 5e, DH 5f).
3.8 Assess, plan, implement and evaluate community based oral health programs including
health promotion and disease prevention activities. (DH 1b, DH 5e, DH 5f)
Undergraduate Bulletin 2013-2014
The dental hygiene curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for the student to develop a
sound clinical and theoretical foundation for the practice of dental hygiene. The graduate is
prepared to fulfill the dental hygiene roles as clinician, change agent, educator, researcher and
consumer advocate as put forth by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.
The program is accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental
Accreditation, and meets by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental
Accreditation Standards for Dental Hygiene. A Bachelor of Science degree is earned upon
completion of the program.
Admission to Major Application for admission to the Dental Hygiene program is a separate process in addition to
being admitted to the University. It is highly recommended to meet with a Dental Hygiene
advisor to formulate a plan of study as soon as possible. Requirements for application for
admission to the traditional dental hygiene major include:
1. Completion of at least 36 semester credits.
2. A minimum career grade-point average of 2.5.
3. Successful completion of prerequisites of: DHYG 100, CMST 100 or 102, ENG 101, DHYG
219 or 225, PSYC101, SOC 150 or 101, BIOL 220, STAT 154 and two of these three courses:
BIOL 270, BIOL 330, or CHEM 106 or 111.
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The application form may be obtained from the Dental Hygiene Department website. The
number of students admitted to the Dental Hygiene major is limited to 20 students admitted each
fall semester. Applicants are accepted primarily based on academic achievement in prerequisite
courses with an emphasis placed on the science prerequisites.
DENTAL HYGIENE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM
Required General Education (33 credits):
ENG 101 Composition (4) ~
CMST 100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3) ~
Or
CMST 102 Public Speaking (3) ~
CHEM 111 Chemistry of Life Processes (5) ^
Or
CHEM 106 Introduction to Chemistry (for Allied Health) (3) ^ BIOL 270 Microbiology (4) ^
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological Science (4) ~
SOC 150 Social Problems (3) ~
Or
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3) ~
HLTH 101 Health and the Environment (3) *
PHIL 222(W) Medical Ethics (3) *
Or
PHIL 120(W) Introduction to Ethics (3) *
STAT 154 Elementary Statistics (3) ~
Or
SOC 202 Introductory Social Statistics (3) ~
Required for Major (16 credits):
DHYG 219 Head and Neck Anatomy (2) #
DHYG 225 Oral Anatomy (2) #
BIOL 220 Human Anatomy (4) ~
BIOL 330 Principles of Human Physiology (4) ^
DHYG 100 Perspectives in Dental Hygiene (1) ~
FCS 242 Nutrition for Healthcare Professionals (3) *
Recommended for Major
HLTH 321 Medical Terminology (3)
KEY
~ Must be completed prior to applying to Dental Hygiene Program
* Must be completed prior to starting Dental Hygiene Program
^ Two of these three courses must be successfully completed prior to submitting an application
to the Dental Hygiene Program. The third course must be successfully completed prior to
starting the dental hygiene program.
# One of these two courses must be completed prior to applying to Dental Hygiene Profram and
the other must be completed prior to starting Dental Hygiene Program.
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Dental Hygiene Core (62 credits):
DHYG 311 DHYG 313 DHYG 321 DHYG 322 DHYG 326
DHYG 327 DHYG 328 DHYG 329 DHYG 331 DHYG 332
DHYG 333 DHYG 334 DHYG 335 DHYG 420 DHYG 421
DHYG 422 DHYG 423 DHYG 424 DHYG 425 DHYG 426
DHYG 427 DHYG 428 DHYG 431 DHYG 432 DHYG 435
DHYG 437 DHYG 438 DHYG 439 DHYG 440
Required Electives:
Electives to yield a total of 120 semester credits are required; depending on the undergraduate
bulletin followed.
Required Minor: None
POLICIES/INFORMATION
P/N Grading Policy. All courses required for Dental Hygiene must be taken for a letter grade
and a letter grade of “C” or higher must be achieved. A grade of “D” or “F” in a Dental Hygiene
course will result in academic suspension from the program. Completion of didactic course
numbers DHYG 326 forward requires successful completion of previous Dental Hygiene courses
obtaining a “C” or better in or der to continue in the Dental Hygiene program. Students must
achieve a “C” or higher in DHYG 219 and DHYG 225. A grade of “D” or “F” in either of these
courses will result in academic suspension from the program and the student’s position in the fall
class will go to another individual on the waiting list.
Costs. A student in the dental hygiene program should be prepared to spend about $375 each
semester for books and supplies. An additional $2,400+ will be spent for instruments, gloves,
etc. An additional $850.00 will be spent at the beginning of the program to purchase scrubs, lab
coats and loupes. Approximately 50 percent is paid before beginning the program. Upon
acceptance to the program a deposit of $500 is required. The remainder is due in July of the same
year.
Vaccinations and Blood Tests: Dental hygienists are at risk for exposure to blood borne
pathogens (BBP). Accepted students will be required to be vaccinated against hepatitis B and
will also be required to have their blood tested following any exposures to BBP through needle
sticks, cuts, or splashes that occur at the Minnesota State Mankato Dental Clinic or any off-site
clinical sites. The vaccination series costs approximately $150. You will also be required to
receive an annual Monteux test. Both can be obtained at the student health services on campus.
Vaccinations and blood tests are the financial responsibility of the students or may be submitted
to their health insurances.
Medical Histories: Students’ medical histories will be reviewed by fellow students and faculty
members prior to having dental hygiene procedures performed on them. Students needing
premedication will not be used as patients for certain procedures.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DHYG 100 (1) Perspectives in Dental Hygiene
This course will give the student an introduction to Dental Hygiene as a profession and career.
Exploration of dental hygiene practice and an overview of the dental hygiene curriculum and
conceptual framework will be covered.
F, Sp
DHYG 219 (2) Head and Neck Anatomy and Histology
Head and Neck Anatomy is the study of the hard and soft tissues of the head and neck including
bones, muscles, nerves, blood supply, glands and how they function. Histology is the study of
cells and cell layers.
Pre: None; can be taken prior to admission to the dental hygiene program.
F, Sp, Su (100% online)
DHYG 225 (2) Oral Anatomy
This course includes the study of the permanent, mixed and primary dentitions including each
individual tooth’s morphology, function and occlusion.
Pre: None; can be taken prior to admission to the dental hygiene program.
F, Sp, Su (100% online)
DHYG 311 (3) Preclinical Orientation
This course includes an introduction to dental terminology and clinical aspects of dental hygiene
treatment including care and use of equipment/instruments, infection control, and preparation of
patient records.
Pre: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program
F
DHYG 313 (3) Clinical Skills Development
This course will teach the operative techniques needed to perform oral prophylactic procedures
and health education through laboratory/clinical practice.
Pre: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program
F, V
DHYG 321 (3) Radiography I This course includes production of dental radiographs, physics of x-radiation,
biologic effects, processing, mounting of radiographs, and digital radiography. Laboratory
practice is done on mannequins and patients. Special attention is given to infection control,
safety precautions, and patient selection.
Pre: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program
F
DHYG 322 (2) Biomaterials I This course is the first of two courses that studies the fundamental elements, purposes and uses
of dental materials in the modern dental office. In addition it will give the dental hygiene student
a fundamental understanding and skill level of basic dental assisting techniques utilized in the
dental office.
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Pre: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program
F
DHYG 326 (2) Biomaterials II
This course is the second of two courses that studies the fundamental elements, purposes and
uses of the materials used in the modern dental office. The student will develop laboratory or
clinical competency in functions using dental materials that are legal duties for Minnesota dental
hygienists.
Sp
DHYG 327 (2) Periodontology I
This course will include a study of supporting tooth structures, identification, classification,
etiology, progression and treatment of periodontal diseases.
F
DHYG 328 (2) Radiography Interpretation
This course will study the normal anatomical structures featured on intraoral and extra oral
radiographs. Interpretation of dental caries, periodontal disease and pathology are among the
topics this course will cover. Lab concentration is on digital radiography.
Sp
DHYG 329 (3) Oral Embryology and Pathology
Development of human body from conception through birth, with a focus on development of the
face and hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. Causes and mechanisms of disease with special
emphasis on common oral lesions, neoplasm’s, etiology and clinical manifestations.
Sp
DHYG 331 (2) Clinical Dental Hygiene I
This course provides an opportunity for dental hygiene students to develop their roles as
clinician, change agent, educator, researcher and consumer advocate educators in a clinical
setting.
Sp, V
DHYG 332 (2) Clinical Seminar I
This course includes the study of treatment planning, oral health education, ultrasonic scalers,
cariology, sealants, and new products. Library use and writing a research paper are also
included.
Sp
DHYG 333 (2) Clinical Dental Hygiene IS
This course offers the student continued practice of dental hygiene treatment procedures in the
Minnesota State Mankato Dental Clinic.
Su, V
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DHYG 334 (1) Dental Computer Software Management
This course is designed to equip the dental hygiene students with the skills necessary to manage
a dental computer software program. A focus on networking, dental resource codes and
insurance protocol will also be covered.
F
DHYG 420 (1) Local Anesthesia
This course is designed to be a study of the fundamental elements, purposes, and uses of local
anesthesia for the dental hygienist. This course meets the educational criteria established by the
Minnesota Board of Dentistry.
F
DHYG 421 (3) Clinical Dental Hygiene II
This course offers the student continued practice of dental hygiene treatment procedures in the
Minnesota State Mankato Dental Clinic.
F, V
DHYG 422 (1) Clinical Seminar II
This course includes the study of advanced clinical procedures, treatment planning, and patient
care counseling as it relates to dental hygiene practice. Students develop a peer reviewed
educational presentation based on a research paper completed in DHYG 332.
F
DHYG 423 (3) Pharmacology
Pharmacology is the study of drugs used in dentistry or medicine for the treatment, prevention,
and diagnosis of disease.
F (100% online)
DHYG 424 (1) Nitrous Oxide Sedation The course is designed to be a study of the fundamental elements, purposes, and uses of nitrous
oxide sedation in the practice of dental hygiene. This course meets the educational criteria
established by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.
Sp
DHYG 425 (3) Community Dental Health
This course introduces second year students to the basic principles of community dental health,
measures of disease, and epidemiology methods. Preventive oral health measures and program
development provides a background for the application of dental public health in the community.
F
DHYG 426 (1) Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence and Ethics
This course focuses on legal and ethical issues as applied to the patient dental hygiene provider
relationship.
F (100% online)
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DHYG 427 (2) Periodontology II
This course is a continuation of DHYG 327 with more advanced topics being covered.
Topics include root morphology, advanced instrumentation, diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures involved in treating periodontal diseases. Periodontal surgical techniques and
implants are also areas of focus.
Sp
DHYG 428 (1) Teledentistry Technology
This course is designed to prepare the dental hygiene student in the use of new technologies in
the modern dental office. Students will learn to integrate these new technologies into the
teledentistry model.
F
DHYG 431 (3) Clinical Dental Hygiene III
This course offers the student continued practice of dental hygiene treatment procedures in the
Minnesota State Mankato Dental Clinic.
F, V
DHYG 432 (2) Clinical Seminar III
This course focuses on the areas of social issues, the business of dental hygiene, preparing a
resume and cover letter, acquiring interviewing skills, articulating into professional life,
understanding financial planning, discovering professional development, and applying treatment
planning skills into practice.
Sp
DHYG 435 (2) Community Practicum This course focuses on the role of dental hygiene practitioners in promoting optimal oral health
at the individual level and in the community.
Sp
DHYG 437 (2) Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient
The course is designed as survey of common medical/dental disorders preparing the dental
hygienist to understand, recognize, and make a dental management decisions providing patient
centered care.
Sp
DHYG 438 (1) Advanced Community Practice I First clinical course designed to utilize the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
process in a community based setting to reduce incidence and severity of oral diseases resulting
in improved access to community oral health. It includes several mandatory off-campus
experiences.
F
DHYG 439 (1) Advanced Community Practice II
Second clinical course designed to utilize the assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation process in a community based setting to reduce incidence and severity of oral diseases
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resulting in improved access to community oral health. It includes several mandatory off-
campus experiences.
Sp
DHYG 440 (4) Restorative Functions
This course meets the requirements of the Minnesota Board of Dentistry for dental hygienists
and assistants to legally perform new expanded duties including the placement, contouring, and
adjustment of amalgam, glass ionomer, and composite restorations and the placement and
adjustment of stainless steel crowns.
Sp
DHYG 499 (1-6) Individual Study
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Dental Hygiene Sequence of Courses Course
Number
First
Term:
Course Title
Credit
Hours
Clock Hours/Week
Lec. Lab. Clinical
Faculty/Student
Ratio
Lec. Lab. Clinic
Faculty
Person
Responsible
DH 311
DH 313
DH 321
DH 322
DH 334
DH 327
Preclinical Orientation
Clinical Skills Dev.
Radiography I
Biomaterials I
Software Management
Periodontology I
3
3
3
2
1
2
14
3
-
2
1
-
2
8
-
8
2
2
2
-
14
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:5
1:5
1:5
Thomas
Thomas
Fleck
Cooper
Monson
Fleck
Second Term:
DH 326
DH 328
DH 329
DH 331
DH 427
DH 332
Biomaterials II
Radiography Inter.
Oral Embry. & Path
Clinical DH I
Periodontology II
Clinical Seminar I
2
2
3
2
2
2
13
1
1.5
3
-
2
2
9.5
2
.7
-
.8
-
-
3.5
-
-
-
6
-
-
6
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:5
1:5
1:5
Cooper
Fleck
Dittrich
Staff
Dittrich
Staff
Summer Session Term:
DH 333 Clinical DH IS 2
2
- -
30 hr
30
total
1:5
Cooper
Third Term:
DH 420
DH 421
DH 422
DH 423
DH 425
DH 426
DH 428
DH 438
Local Anesthesia
Clinical DH II
Clinical Seminar II
Pharmacology
Community Dent Hlth
DH Juris. and Ethics
Teledentistry Tech.
Adv. Comm. Practice I
1
3
1
3
3
1
1
1
14
.75
-
1
3
3
1
2
.5
11.3
.8
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
.8
-
12
-
-
-
-
-
2
14
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:5
1:5
1:5
Dittrich
Brown
Brown
Monson
Engeswick
Cooper
Cooper
Engeswick
Fourth Term:
DH 424
DH 431
N2O Sedation
Clinical DH III
1
3 .6
-
1
-
-
-
1:20
1:5
Engeswick
Brown
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DH 432
DH 435
DH 437
DH 439
DH 440
Clinical Seminar III
Community Practicum
Med. Comp. Patient
Adv. Comm. Practice II
Restorative Functions
2
2
2
1
4
15
2
2
2
.5
-
7.1
-
-
-
-
4
5
9
-
-
2
-
11
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:5
1:5
1:5
Cooper
Cooper
Engeswick
Engeswick
Cooper
Total Number of Credit Hours 62
Department Policies 1. Students are expected to attend all lectures with the required materials.
2. Classes will begin on time and students are expected to be on time and ready to begin.
3. Students are expected to read the assigned readings listed on the instructional outline before
class.
4. Exams are given as scheduled. Students unable to take the exam when scheduled
must contact the instructor and refer to course syllabus for testing guidelines.
Academic Dishonesty Cheating is not tolerated at any time. If a student commits acts of plagiarism, cheating, or
collusion on a quiz, exam, or assignment, all points associated with that quiz, exam, or
assignment will be lost; 0 points. The student will be referred to Student Affairs for University
sanctions.
Disabilities Every attempt will be made to accommodate qualified students with disabilities. If you are a
student with a documented disability, please see the instructor as early in the semester as possible
to discuss the necessary accommodation, and/or contact the Disability Services Office.
Office of Disability Services
117 Armstrong Hall
507-389-2825, (V)
800-627-3529, (MRS/TTY)
The Office of Disability Services facilitates accommodations, for individuals with disabilities,
which ensure equal access to programs, services and activities offered by Minnesota State
University, Mankato. The office can assist with advocacy; alternative format of printed
materials, alternative testing services, assistive technology, early registration, note taking, sign
language interpreters, and text on tape. The office also acts as a resource and referral agent for
community contacts and disability related information.
Emergency assistance is also available on a 24-hour basis through the Security Department.
Grievances, questions or requests related to equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities
should be presented to the American Disabilities Association coordinator, phone 507-389-2986,
Voice/TTY.
Off Campus Sites
Distance from campus
Harry Meyering Center 3 miles
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Hillcrest Healthcare Center 6 miles
Luther Memorial Nursing Home, Madelia 25 miles
Open Door Health Care Center 3 miles
Waseca Federal Correctional Institution 35 miles
Through our externship programs, students have an opportunity to practice dental hygiene in a
variety of community settings serving diverse populations. Transportation to and from the sites
is the student’s responsibility. Carpooling is recommended to minimize costs. Generally two to
four students are assigned to the site for each session. All sites have Dental Hygiene faculty
supervision except for Harry Meyering Center and Federal Correction Institution. Harry
Meyering Center will provide staff supervision at each location and the Waseca Federal
Correctional Institution will provide a supervising, licensed staff dentist/medical officer.
*Externships are subject to change according to availability of patients.
Harry Meyering Center
Harry Meyering Center (HMC) was organized in 1973 by parents looking for alternative services
for their adult children with disabilities. HMC consists of three programs offering differing
levels of support and services for individuals serves. Intermediate Care Facility is a 24 hour
supervised setting including nursing staff available 24 hours a day. Supportive Living Service
supports persons who live in homes scattered throughout the community. Semi-Independent
Living Service serves people who live in their own homes/apartments located thought the
community. Staff assist persons to be successful within their home and community providing a
wide variety of personal cares. Students will rotate each semester of their senior year as assigned
in DHYG 425 Community Dental Health, DHYG 438 Advanced Community Practice I and
DHYG 439 Advanced Community Practice II.
Hillcrest Health Care Center, Mankato
Since 1984, senior students from the MSU Dental Hygiene Department have donated their time
and expertise to promote better oral care to the residents of the Hillcrest Nursing Home in
Mankato. At this rotation students provide oral health education, a dental hygiene oral
assessment and referrals to the appropriate health professionals. Students will rotate each
semester of their senior year as assigned in DHYG 438 Advanced Community Practice I and
DHYG 439 Advanced Community Practice II.
Luther Memorial Nursing Home, Madelia
Senior students from the MSU Dental Hygiene Department utilize their time and talents to
promote better oral care to the residents of the Luther Memorial Nursing Home, Madelia. At this
rotation students provide oral health education, a dental hygiene oral screening and make
referrals to the appropriate health professionals. Students will rotate each semester of their senior
year as assigned in DHYG 438 Advanced Community Practice I and DHYG 439 Advanced
Community Practice II.
Open Door Health Care Center
Since 1995, senior students from the MSU Dental Hygiene Department have donated their time
and expertise to promote better oral care to underinsured and uninsured people in the region.
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The Open Door clinic is a prevention and wellness oriented health center designed to meet
medical and dental health needs. Students provide preventive dental hygiene care and education
to children. Students will rotate each semester of their senior year as assigned in DHYG 438
Advanced Community Practice I and DHYG 439 Advanced Community Practice II.
Waseca Correctional Institution
Since 1999, senior students from the MSU Dental Hygiene Department have donated their time
and expertise to promote better oral care to the residents of the correctional institution in Waseca.
Students will rotate each semester of their senior year as assigned in DHYG 438 Advanced
Community Practice I and DHYG 439 Advanced Community Practice II.A federal background
check is required of all participating students and staff before prior to entrance into the facility.
Posting of Grades Students will have the opportunity to see their scores and review their quizzes and exams as
directed by the instructor/professor. Final grades for most courses will be posted in D2L; clinic
grades will be presented at final clinical evaluation.
Policy for Registered Dental Assistants Enrolled in Dental Hygiene 1. All Dental Hygiene courses must be taken if Dental Assisting courses are more than five
years old.
2. A RDA may test out of the following courses: Biomaterials I and II (4), DHYG 321
Radiography I (3) and DHYG 328 Radiographic Interpretation (2), DHYG 219 Head and
Neck Anatomy and Histology (2), and DHYG 225 Oral Anatomy (2).
3. The RDA should meet with each individual course instructor prior to pre-registering to
make necessary arrangements for testing or auditing. If any portions of the course have
changed significantly due to changes in the legal duties of MN RDH’s or the ADA’s
accreditation standards, additional lectures/requirements may need to be completed. In
this case, the RDA would register for the appropriate number of credits using the 499
Individual Study code.
4. The fee for examination for credit is $5/credit hour. The maximum number of Dental
Hygiene credits allowed by examination is 12.
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STUDENT
INFORMATION
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Class Offices President
Vice President
Secretary/Treasurer
Minnesota Dental Hygienists’ Association (MnDHA) Representative
Historian/Slide Show Presentation
Advisory Board Representatives- CAHN and DH
Pinning/Awards Co-chairs
Each year, the students select members to represent their class in various ways.
The class president is responsible for organizing class meetings, fundraising events and
helping with Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association (SADHA) meetings,
awards and the pinning ceremony. The class president also introduces the faculty and
classmates at the pinning and graduation ceremonies.
The vice president assists the president with each of those roles.
The secretary/treasurer monitors the class’s checking account and helps organize fund
raising events.
The Minnesota Dental Hygienists’ Association (MnDHA) representative attends the
MnDHA House of Delegates Meeting held in the metro area during Fall semester.
The DH Advisory Board representative represents the class during Wednesday night
meetings once per semester.
The CAHN Advisory Board member meets once a month at 7 am in MF 129 with the
primary duty being to plan homecoming.
The pinning and award co-chairs help the faculty and class president organize this
ceremony.
In general, three students are selected to take photographs during the junior and senior
years. They design a slideshow/PowerPoint presentation with photos and memories for
the awards ceremony.
Complaint Policy American Dental Association’s (ADA’s) Commission on Dental Accreditation:
The Dental Hygiene Program is responsible for developing and implementing a procedure
demonstrating that students are notified annually of the opportunity and the procedures to file
complaints with the Commission. Additionally, the program must maintain a record of student
complaints received since the Commission’s last comprehensive review of the program. Site
visits are conducted every seven years. The last site visit at Minnesota State University,
Mankato was conducted on April 14th
- 15th
, 2009. Students may write to the ADA’s
Commission on Dental Accreditation at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678.
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Tuition: Fall 2013, Spring 2014, & Summer 2014 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees Per Semester – Minnesota Resident
Tuition Tuition for 1 - 11 credits is $262.34 per credit.
Banded tuition is $3333.79 (from 12 - 18 credits)
Tuition for 19 credits and above is the banded tuition rate plus $320.00 for each credit
above 18 credits.
Student Fees Student Fees from 1 - 11 credits is $36.98 per credit
Banded student fees from (12 - 18 credits) is $445.10
Student fees for 19 credits and above is the banded amount of $445.10 plus $0.43 for
each credit above 18 credits.
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees Per Semester – Non Resident
Tuition Tuition for 1 - 11 credits is $564.04 per credit.
Banded tuition is $7073.04 (from 12 - 18 credits)
Tuition for 19 credits and above is the banded tuition rate plus $575.00 for each credit
above 18 credits.
Student Fees Student Fees from 1 - 11 credits is $36.98 per credit
Banded student fees from (12 - 18 credits) is $445.10
Student fees for 19 credits and above is the banded amount of $445.10 plus $0.43 for
each credit above 18 credits.
Dental Hygiene Expenses Kits $3100 (approximate)
Loupes (optional) $900
Uniforms $300 (approximate)
Additional Senior Year Expenses
National Board Review (Optional) $300 (sites vary per year)
National Board Exam $390 (taken at ProMetric)
CRDTS Regional Exam $950 (plus patient’s expenses)
CRDTS Site Rental $300-$500
Application for MN licensure $75
Graduate Expenses
University Graduation See Webpage for more information
Licensure Annual Renewal $118.00 (every two years)
ADHA/MnDHA Membership (Optional) $250.00
Professional Liability Insurance Students are required to purchase liability/malpractice insurance through Dale Plemmons, MSU
Safety Officer, and cost is attached to DHYG 313 and DHYG 421 registration fees. The student
policy cost is $7 annually.
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Policy on Responsibility for Injury or Illness The cost of care for injury or illness resulting from clinical experience is the responsibility of the
individual students. This includes any testing necessary for significance exposure to blood borne
diseases. The college and extramural clinical sites assume no responsibility for providing such
services. It is recommended that each student carry a voluntary health insurance plan including
medical-surgical coverage and hospital benefits. If this is not done, cost of service needed must
be paid directly by the student.
Policy on Work Illnesses/Returning to Work The Department of Dental Hygiene has a policy outlining the reasonable/mandatory length of
time a student, faculty or staff member will or may be excused from clinic and classes. See
policy manual for details.
Policy on Smoking The Surgeon General of the United States has issued a statement that smoking is injurious to
one’s health. It has also been demonstrated that “second hand smoke” may be even more
damaging. In addition, the odor of tobacco products emanating from the health care provider
may result in a variety of adverse effects upon the patient. These effects may include an allergic
reaction and/or refusal to accept care. It is for these reasons that the faculty has adopted the
following smoking policy:
If, in the judgment of the faculty, the odor of smoking impacts the clinical environment, the
student will be asked to leave the clinical setting.
Policy on Cell Phone In all education settings in the Department of Dental Hygiene, cell phones must be on vibrate or
turned off. No texting during class.
Graduation The Department of Dental Hygiene participates in the College of Allied Health and Nursing pre-
commencement gathering and ceremony at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Locker Assignments The females’ locker room is located on the left side of the main hallway. Female dental hygiene
and assisting students will share this locker room.
Students will need to purchase a padlock with either a combination or key for their assigned
locker. The locker will be used to store scrubs, lab coats, clinic shoes, books, backpacks, coats,
and instruments/supplies. It is recommended that any jewelry removed for clinic/lab should be
kept in a separate compartment locked in the locker.
An extra key or combination will be kept in the adjunct faculty office on the student’s permanent
file card. No one except the student assigned to the locker may enter it. Maintenance may be
called to cut off locks when necessary.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) All students must have current CPR training including rescue procedures for conscious and
unconscious infants, children and adults. The department requires the students complete a two-
year certification course in August prior to starting the program. The current cost is
approximately $75.
The Board of Dentistry will only accept the American Heart Association
Healthcare Provider or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR courses for
Professional Development and licensure requirements.
This change was effective immediately beginning September 21, 2012. Any CPR course that is
not the American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider course or the American Red Cross’s
Professional Rescuer course will not be accepted.
Mentor Program Each incoming dental hygiene student will be a “mentee” to a “mentor” from the senior dental
hygiene class. The mentors give the first year students support, encouragement, and friendship
during the first year of the dental hygiene program. The mentors present the dental hygiene pins
to their mentees at the pinning ceremony in April. The mentees will also have the opportunity to
purchase their mentors’ books.
Pinning/Graduation Ceremony A reception and award ceremony will be held the Friday night before graduation spring semester
honoring senior students. This will be combined with a pinning ceremony for junior students
who have successfully passed their first year of courses. Junior students will be awarded dental
hygiene pins from their senior mentors in front of family and friends signifying this
accomplishment. An optional tour of the Dental Clinic follows the ceremony.
Research Papers/Poster Presentations During second semester, junior students meet with a reference librarian and learn how to use the
internet to find dental and dental hygiene journals and how to access journals using interlibrary
loans. They then choose a topic for their search paper and collect a minimum of ten sources to
use when writing the paper. The paper must follow the American Psychological Association’s
(APA) Manual; 6th
edition. In addition, they submit a one-page research proposal for original
research they could conduct on their topic.
Each year Procter and Gamble (P & G) and Nancy Geistfeld Thomas recognize the best paper by
giving that student a $200 cash award.
The research and reference lists are used for the senior poster presentations, which are prepared
in DHYG 422 Clinical Seminar II. The presentations are presented to the faculty and local
dental hygienists in component six as a continuing education course. The top five presentations
advance to competition at MnDHA’s student day in March.
Student Member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Students will participate as a student member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association
(ADHA). Student members are provided with invaluable opportunities to preview their careers
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as dental hygienists. SADHA provides scholarships, leadership, networking, community service,
employment assistance, and continuing education opportunities. Membership dues currently cost
$65 and are included in the instruments/kit fees.
Scholarship Opportunities The Dental Hygiene Department awarded scholarships for a combination of the following:
academic achievement, professional commitment, and financial need.
Scholarship opportunities for dental hygiene students include:
Alice K. Weed Endowment for Dental Hygiene
Sigma Phi Alpha/Chi Chi Omicron Scholarships
Dr. Deborah O. Strand Dental Hygiene Endowment
MSU Foundation Scholarship
MDHA Student Awards Scholarship
Immanuel St. Joseph's Auxiliary Scholarship
Complete criterion requirements and applications can be located on the Department of Dental
Hygiene web page. http://ahn.mnsu.edu/dental/scholarships/
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Scholarship: ADHA Institute
Scholarship Program
The primary focus of the program is to provide financial assistance to dental hygiene students
and dental hygienists who can demonstrate a commitment to further the discipline of dental
hygiene through academic achievement, professional excellence, and a desire to improve the
public’s overall health.
The applications are available January 1 of each year; the deadline for Institute Scholarship
applications is May 1. All students who meet the requirements listed under the Eligibility
section of the website are encouraged to apply. Award recipients will be notified no later than
October 31.
Complete criterion requirements and applications can be located on the American Dental
Hygienists’ Association web page. http://ahn.mnsu.edu/dental/scholarships/
Minnesota Dental Convention - Star of the North Meeting The Minnesota Dental Association’s Star of the North Meeting is the premier dental meeting of
the Upper Midwest. With 50 continuing education seminars and an exhibit floor featuring over
250 innovative companies, the Star of the North Meeting provides current clinical and practice
management information to the dental community. Every spring, 9,000 dental professionals
attend this event at the River Centre in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
As a dental hygiene student at Minnesota State University, Mankato, attendance is recommended
at the Star of the North Meeting in the spring of both your junior and senior year. The
registration, travel, lodging and meal expenses are the student’s responsibility.
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GUIDELINES FOR
CONTINUATION IN
THE PROGRAM
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Academic Standards for Dental Hygiene Students
Cumulative GPA and Grades in Dental Hygiene
Students enrolled in the Minnesota State University Department of Dental Hygiene must earn at
least a 2.5 (C) in all required courses, general education classes, and maintain a cumulative GPA
of 2.5.
Dental Hygiene Dismissal Policy
Students earning a grade of “D” or “F” in a required dental hygiene course(s):
First Semester:
During first semester, failure of 1 to 2 DHYG courses will result in dismissal from the
program.
Application to re-enter the program can be made the following year. No spot will be
reserved the following year; student will compete with all other applicants.
Failure of 3 or more DHYG courses during first semester will result in dismissal from the
program with NO possibility of re-entry into the program.
Subsequent Semesters:
Failure of a DHYG didactic course in subsequent semesters will result in repeating the
failed course the next time (next year) the course is offered.
Any student who has failed a DHYG course and re-entered the DHYG program will be
on academic probation within the department for a one-year period. During DHYG
probation the student will:
1) Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA
2) Meet monthly with academic advisor
3) Submit a written study plan for success developed in conjunction with
academic advisor and appropriate course faculty
4) Obtain a C or better in all DH courses
Failure to complete terms of academic probation will result in dismissal from the
DHYG program with no chance of re-entry.
Failure of a repeated DHYG course will result in dismissal from the program with
no chance of re-entry.
Failure of 3 or more courses throughout the DHYG program will result in
dismissal from the program with no chance of re-entry.
Failure of clinical courses DHYG 331, 333, 421 and 431 are as follows:
DHYG 331 taken spring semester junior year may be repeated spring of the next academic year.
A student may continue with didactic coursework, but will not continue with the clinical series
until DHYG 331 is successfully completed with a C or better.
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DHYG 333 taken first summer session may be repeated the first summer session of the next
academic year. A student may continue with didactic coursework, but will not continue with the
clinical series until DHYG 333 is successfully completed with a C or better.
DHYG 421 taken fall semester senior year may be repeated the following spring semester or fall
semester of the next academic year. A student may continue with didactic coursework, but will
not continue with the clinical series until DHYG 421 is successfully completed with a C or
better.
DHYG 431 taken spring semester may be repeated fall semester or spring semester of the
following academic year. A student may continue with didactic coursework, but will not
continue with the clinical series until DHYG 431 is successfully completed with a C or better.
Failure of any of these clinical courses a second time will result in dismissal from the DH
program with no chance of re-entry.
*Students must realize that failure of a didactic or clinical DHYG course will result in
extending the time to complete the DHYG program by one to two additional semesters.
All students with a grade lower than a 75 percent at mid-semester will receive written notice. A
sample letter follows:
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Midterm Memo
To: Dental Hygiene Student
From: Course Instructor/Professor
Date: Month, Date, Year
Re: Midterm Grade for DH Course Number and Name
The total points possible for the semester so far are ____. You currently have ____ points. That
equals ___ % in the course. All Dental Hygiene courses require achievement of a letter grade of
C or higher. A grade of D or F in a Dental Hygiene course will result in academic suspension
from the program. If there is anything I can do to help you be more successful in this course or if
you just need to talk about a plan, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Please sign all three copies of this memo. Return two copies to the course instructor by
_________________________________________. One copy is for your own records.
Student Signature_____________________________ Date______________
Faculty Signature_____________________________ Date______________
Dept. Chair Signature _________________________ Date______________
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Departmental Academic Appeal
Grade Appeals Policy
Students have the right to ask an instructor for an explanation of any grade received. Grade
appeals are reviewed in instances where students perceive that a final grade is unfair, arbitrary,
or capricious. Appeals must be filled within two weeks of university notification of a final
grade. Students needing assistance at any step in appealing or filing a complaint may contact the
Academic Affairs Coordinator of the Student Senate (280 Centennial Student Union; phone 389-
2611). Note: Students are encouraged to talk to their instructors before beginning this process to
attempt to resolve the matter informally.
Review Process
Defined by the MSU 2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin found at
http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulletins/undergraduate/2013-
2014/generalinfo/academicpolicies.pdf
Step 1: A written petition will be submitted by the student to the instructor of the class. This
petition should contain the nature of the problem, relevant information that supports the appeal,
and the remedy sought. The student should retain a copy for his/her records. Within two weeks,
the instructor will respond to the student in writing. If the student is not satisfied with the
response provided by the instructor, he/she may proceed to Step 2. In cases where the
departmental chairperson is the faculty member whose grade is being appealed, the student shall
proceed to Step 3.
Step 2: A written petition will be submitted by the student to the departmental chairperson with
a copy to the instructor. This petition should contain the nature of the problem, a statement that
an attempt was made to resolve this issue directly with the instructor, relevant information that
supports the appeal, and the remedy sought. The student should retain a copy for his/her records.
The student, instructor, and chairperson may meet to discuss the complaint, if necessary. Within
two weeks, the departmental chairperson will respond to the student in writing with a copy to the
instructor of the class. If the student is not satisfied with the response provided by the
chairperson, he/she may proceed to Step 3.
Step 3: A written petition will be submitted by the student to the dean of the college with a copy
to the departmental chairperson and instructor of the class. This petition should contain the
nature of the problem, a statement that an attempt was made to resolve this issue directly with
both the instructor and the departmental chairperson, all relevant information that supports the
appeal, and the remedy sought. The student should retain a copy for his/her records.
Copies of all materials presented in this matter shall be forwarded to the dean, upon request, by
the chairperson. The dean may convene a college grade appeals committee, which shall serve in
an advisory capacity to the dean. The manner of appointment and number of members on the
College Grade Appeals Committee shall be determined within the college. The chairperson of
the College Grade Appeals Committee shall be appointed by the dean. Within two weeks, the
chairperson of the College Grade Appeals Committee will make a recommendation to the dean
who will respond to the student in writing of the decision reached, with a copy to the instructor
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and departmental chairperson. If the student is not satisfied with the response provided by the
dean, he/she may proceed to Step 4.
Faculty Right to Appeal - The instructor of the class who is not satisfied with action at either
Step 2 or 3 may appeal by submitting a written statement to the dean if the complaint involves
the departmental level, or Vice President for Academic Affairs if the complaint involves the
college level.
Step 4: For undergraduate student complaints, a written petition will be submitted by the
student to the Vice President for Academic Affairs with a copy to the instructor of the class,
departmental chairperson, and dean. For graduate student complaints, a written statement will
be submitted by the student to the Dean of Graduate Studies with a copy to the instructor of the
class, departmental chairperson, and dean. The petition should contain the nature of the problem,
a statement that an attempt was made to resolve this issue according to Steps 1 through 3, all
relevant information that supports the appeal, and the remedy sought. The student should retain
a copy for his/her records.
Use of the University Grade Appeals Committee - During consideration at Step 4, the Vice
President for Academic Affairs may convene the University Grade Appeals Committee, which
shall serve in an advisory capacity. This Committee shall consist of a pre-selected panel
comprised of a faculty member from each college selected by the Faculty Association and one
student from each college selected by the Mankato Student Senate Association. Faculty serve a
two-year term of appointment, and students serve a one-year term. The Vice President of
Academic Affairs determines the chair of the committee.
In order for the University Grade Appeals Committee to review an appeal, two faculty members
and two students will be randomly selected by the vice president to serve on the panel in addition
to the chair of the committee. For undergraduate students, the chair of the committee shall be the
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. For appeals involving graduate students, the
chair shall be the Dean of Graduate Studies. Panel representatives shall not review grade appeals
when the instructor and/or student involved in the case are from their own college. The
University Grade Appeals Committee shall have the right to all relevant information and will
request all relevant instructor records.
For undergraduate student complaints, the chairperson of the University Grade Appeals
Committee will respond to the vice president in writing within two weeks, with a copy each to
the instructor, departmental chairperson, student, and dean. For graduate student complaints,
the chairperson of the Grade Appeals Committee will respond to the vice president in writing
within two weeks, with a copy to the instructor, chairperson, student, dean of the College, and
the dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
Both the student and faculty member shall be permitted to make a rebuttal to the written record
compiled by the committee. Intent to present a rebuttal should be made in writing within one
week of notification to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The rebuttal should be
presented to the vice president within two weeks and should provide specific information that
addresses the items in objection.
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The decision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Dean of Graduate Studies shall be
communicated in writing to the student with copies to the instructor, departmental chairperson,
and college dean. This decision is final.
PETITION FOR RE-ADMISSION
Readmission to the dental hygiene program is not automatic. A student who has withdrawn, or
been dropped from the dental hygiene program, may petition to the Chair of Dental Hygiene for
readmission. Such petitions will be reviewed by the dental hygiene faculty.
Steps in the re-admission process are as follows:
1. Make an appointment to discuss the readmission with the Chair of Dental Hygiene
2. Write a Petition for Readmission addressed to the Chair of Dental Hygiene.
The primary components most essential to include in the petitions are:
Written work reflecting thought and sincerity
Insight into the reason for academic difficulty
Comprehensive planning for academic success
In your plan include your goals, specific steps to reach each goal, obstacles to
reaching your goals, and a plan for overcoming each obstacle. This petition should be
typed with no spelling or grammatical errors.
3. Return the completed petition no later than two days prior to the team meeting at which
you wish it to be considered. Committee meeting dates may be obtained from the Chair
of Dental Hygiene.
4. The Committee’s decision regarding readmission will be sent to the student in writing.
5. Students who are readmitted will be accommodated for needs associated with make-up
work. This accommodation may include extending time in the program when necessary
to achieve program competencies.
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GRADE APPEAL PROCESS FORM
Student Name: _________________________________________________________
Department/Course Number: ____________________________Semester/year: __________
1. Have you discussed your complaint with the faculty?
____ Yes ____ No If no, why?
2. Please explain your concern regarding your grade:
3. Please explain any steps you have taken so far to try to resolve this issue.
4. What resolution do you seek?
Date Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor was seen: ______________
Define Resolution
Date Chair of Dental Hygiene was seen: ______________
Define Resolution
Date Dean of College of Allied Health and Nursing was seen: ______________
Resolution:
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Academic Honesty In order for an academic community to teach and support appropriate educational values, an
environment of trust, cooperation, and personal responsibility must be maintained. As members
of this University community, students assume the responsibility to fulfill their academic
obligations in a fair and honest manner. This responsibility includes avoiding such inappropriate
activities as plagiarism, cheating, or collusion. Students found responsible for one or more of
these activities may face both academic sanctions (such as lowering a grade, failing of a course,
etc.) and disciplinary sanctions (such as probation, suspension, expulsion).
It is the intent of Minnesota State University, Mankato to encourage a sense of integrity on the
part of students in fulfilling their academic requirements. To give students a better
understanding of behaviors that may constitute academic dishonesty, the following definitions
are provided:
Plagiarism – Submission of an academic assignment as one's own work, which includes critical
ideas or written narrative that are taken from another author without the proper citation. This
does not apply only to direct quotes, but also to critical ideas that are paraphrased by the
student.
Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:
submitting the work of others as your own
submitting others work as your own with only minor changes
submitting others work as your own without adequate footnotes, quotations, and other
reference forms
multiple submission of the same work, written or oral, for more than one course
without both instructor's permission, or making minor revisions on work which has
received credit and submitting it again as new work.
Cheating: Use of unauthorized material or assistance to help fulfill academic assignments. This
material could include unauthorized copies of test materials, calculators, crib sheets, help from
another student, etc.
Collusion: Assistance to another student or among students in committing the act of cheating or
plagiarism.
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRADUATION
To qualify for graduation from the Department of Dental Hygiene each student must acquire the
ability to function appropriately as a dental hygienist in the dental environment and community
as outlined in the document Competencies for Dental Hygiene Graduates. The three domains in
which the graduates must show competence are: Professionalism, Health Promotion and
Disease Prevention, and Patient Care.
Professionalism
The dental hygienist provides care using contemporary professional knowledge, judgment, and
skills. The ADHA Code of Ethics provides the framework for ethical decision-making. The
dental hygiene practitioner must be capable of discerning and managing ethical issues and
problems in the practice of dental hygiene that occur in a rapidly changing environment where
therapy and ethical issues are influenced by regulatory action, economics, social policy, cultural
diversity, and health care reform.
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
The dental hygienist serves the community in both practice and public health settings. Public
health is concerned with promoting health and preventing disease through organized community
efforts, and is an important component of any interdisciplinary approach. In the practice setting,
the dental hygienist plays an active role in the promotion of optimal oral health and its
relationship to general health. The dental hygienist, therefore, must be competent in the
performance and delivery of oral health promotion and disease prevention services in the public
health, practice and alternative settings.
Patient Care
The dental hygienist is a preventive oral health professional who provides education and clinical
services in the support of oral health. The dental hygiene process of care applies principles from
the biomedical, clinical, and social sciences to diverse populations that may include the
medically compromised, medically or physically challenged, or socially or culturally
disadvantaged.
Failure to Meet Qualifications for Graduation
If a dental hygiene student fails to acquire the ability to function appropriately as a dental
hygienist and/or fails to fulfill or violates the professional standard of conduct in the pursuit of a
degree in dental hygiene, an academic determination can be made that results in corrective
action, up to and including dismissal from the program.
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Violations of the professional standards may include, but are not limited to:
Breach of the Minnesota State University Code of Student Conduct - A full copy of this
document can be found on the University Web site
http://www.mnsu.edu/students/basicstuff/policies.html
1. Individuals will fulfill their academic responsibilities in an honest and forthright manner.
2. Individuals will respect and foster the academic endeavors of others.
3. Individuals will respect the integrity of the University’s academic and administrative
records. Those records are the property of the University and must be treated as such.
4. Individuals will adhere to all policies and regulations of Minnesota State Mankato and
the MnSCU system along with federal, state and local laws that govern individual
actions and relationships among community members.
5. Individuals will protect and support the personal safety of self and others.
6. Individuals will demonstrate civility for others in all their interactions.
7. Individuals will show respect for personal and University property.
8. Individuals will contribute to a safe environment within the University community.
9. Individuals will comply with the University in enforcing its administrative
responsibilities.
Patient Care
1. Breaching confidentiality of patient information either verbally (informal conversation or
formal presentation), written (paper for class or publication), or otherwise make known,
except when authorized by law.
2. Engaging patients in discussions that are not applicable or suitable in the dental work place
or to dental hygiene treatment.
3. Failing to engage in appropriate dialog, which is necessary for total dental hygiene
treatment.
4. Academic cheating, plagiarism, or aiding and abetting cheating/plagiarism.
5. Forgery, deliberate misrepresentation of fact, or alternation of college/patient documents.
6. Inattentiveness, inability or failure of student to follow instructions, such as those related to
student/patient safety or patient care.
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PROCESS RELATED TO VIOLATION OF PROFESSIONAL
STANDARDS
Faculty and Academic Department Decisions
Allegations of academic dishonesty, e.g. cheating and plagiarism are addressed by the instructor.
The matter will be referred to the Office of Student Affairs for possible disciplinary action with
possible additional academic consequences imposed by the department.
The University Student Conduct Board or Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities has
jurisdiction in original hearings and may hear appeals of cases from other units. Academic
dishonesty addressed by a faculty member or a violation of administrative procedure formally
addressed by staff or an administrator entitle students to the following due process
considerations:
1. Oral or written notice of the allegations.
2. An explanation of the evidence supporting the complaint.
3. An opportunity to present their side of the story.
4. A written notice of the decision and any applicable sanction(s).
5. An opportunity to appeal the decision and sanction(s).
Disciplinary actions addressed by a hearing officer within the Office of Student Affairs entitle
students to the following due process considerations:
1. Written notice of the allegations and the Responsibility(ies) allegedly violated.
2. An explanation of the evidence supporting the complaint.
3. The opportunity to present a defense and witnesses. All witnesses in a hearing have the
right to be accompanied by one advisor - student, faculty, staff member, attorney, family
member or other support person not involved in the same incident. The advisor may not
participate in questioning or presentation of information.
4. The opportunity for an accused student to be accompanied by one advisor - student,
faculty, staff member, attorney, family member, or other support person not involved in
the same incident. The advisor may not participate in questioning or presentation of
information.
5. A written notice of the decision and any applicable sanction(s).
6. An opportunity to appeal the decision and sanction(s).
Student conduct proceedings are not analogous to courtroom proceedings; the technical
procedures and rules of evidence applicable to civil and criminal cases shall not apply.
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Minnesota State University, Mankato Alcohol and Other Drug Policy (Effective July 1, 2010)
Introduction and Philosophy Minnesota State University seeks to create a campus environment that promotes healthy,
responsible living; affirms civility; supports the well-being of each of its members and is
respectful of state and federal law and institutional regulations governing behavior. Respect for
campus and community standards and regulations are expected. Alcohol abuse and illicit drug
use will minimize an individual’s abilities to develop their academic or social relationships and is
contrary to the educational process and goals of higher education.
Minnesota State University recognizes that students, faculty, and staff are responsible for their
own conduct and for the consequences of their behavior as well. The purpose of this policy
statement and subsequent information is to provide the campus community with the information
needed to make responsible, healthy choices.
The possession, consumption, manufacture, sale, and/or distribution of alcohol or illicit drugs are
prohibited on the Minnesota State University, Mankato campuses. This policy applies to:
all campus facilities, grounds, property, and University sanctioned events.
all persons whether or not he or she is a member of the University community.
individuals of all ages, even though they may be of legal age to consume or possess
alcohol.
The jurisdiction of the policy shall be consistent with the criteria established in MnSCU Policy
3.6 Student Conduct, Part 2 and shall be applied to the off–campus behaviors of both students
and employees for the violation of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy when:
Hazing is involved; or
The violation is committed while participating in a University sanctioned event or
sponsored activity; or
The victim of the violation is a member of the University community; or
The violation constitutes a felony under state or federal law; or
The violation adversely affects the educational, research, or service functions of the
University.
The determination of violations that adversely affect the educational, research, or service
functions of the University shall include:
Significant first time alcohol or drug–related legal violations (including but not limited to
providing alcohol to minors, social host violations, distribution of illicit drugs)
Repeated alcohol or drug–related legal violations;
Situations where the student or employee's (while performing job duties) substance use
results in a need for medical assistance; or
Situations where the alcohol or drug use prevent the student or employee from being able
to fulfill essential functions designated in their role associated with the University or
creates a direct threat to the safety of others in their role associated with the University.
The jurisdiction of this policy applies to all students as defined by the current MnSCU Procedure
3.6.1: Student Conduct and to any employee while performing job duties in their role associated
with the University) during the term of any employment contract at Minnesota State Mankato.
Jurisdiction applies to any violation of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy that is submitted by
formal written report to the University.
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University Sanctions: Students Students who violate the “Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs” are subject to University
sanctions which may include, but are not limited to:
Referral for assessment or counseling;
University disciplinary warning, probation, suspension and/or expulsion;
Restitution; and
Termination of Residence Hall contract.
Exceptions
The only exceptions to the Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy are:
The one–time use of alcoholic beverages at specific University events when authorized
by the President.
These exceptions shall be consistent with the current MnSCU Procedure 5.18.1: Alcohol Use and
Controlled Substances on Campus;
Authorized laboratory and classroom instruction;
The possession or use of alcoholic beverages in an alcohol use awareness program that is
sponsored by the University and the possession or use is limited to persons 21 years or
older.
Use of alcohol while attending University–sanctioned events when the use of alcohol has
been approved by the sponsoring organization and does not violate any state or federal
laws.
Subordinate Policies
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy shall provide guidance and authority for any subordinate
policies related to alcohol and drugs at Minnesota State Mankato (i.e. Residential Life, Business
Office, Athletics, Vehicle Use, etc,). While subordinate policies may be more specific, they
must, at minimum, adhere to the University alcohol and drug policy and maintain its integrity.
Marketing, Advertising & Promotions
This section pertains to, but is not limited to the following:
University publications, media, or advertising;
Distribution of University literature, posters, and/or other printed materials;
Event registration, sponsorships;
Raffles and sales; and
University office, departments and contracting agents.
The University does not regulate the content of advertisements in autonomous student
publications (i.e. student newspaper).
The following specific advertising, promotional, and marketing activities are prohibited:
On–campus advertising that portrays drinking as a solution to personal, academic, or
professional problems or as necessary for social, sexual, or academic success.
Any advertising promoting the use of alcoholic beverages which places an emphasis on
quantity and frequency of use.
Using alcoholic beverages as awards, prizes, or promotional items in connection with
University sponsored events.
Advertising and other promotional campus activities associating alcoholic beverage
consumption with the performance of tasks that are unlawful while under the influence of
alcohol such as operating a motor vehicle.
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Procedures
University Sanctions: Individual Students
Alleged violations of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy will be adjudicated through the Dean
of Students or identified designees. In addition to educational sanctions for violations of this
policy, University Warning, University Disciplinary Probation, Suspension, or Expulsion will
occur. Residence hall students may have their housing contracts terminated for on or off campus
behavior.
Specific sanctions will be determined by adjudicating officers appointed as designees by the
Office of the Dean of Students. Training of adjudicating officers will be the responsibility of the
Office of the Dean of Students or their designee.
An MSSA representative will be invited to participate in the annual consultation process used to
determine the educational sanctions and fees associated with this policy. The consultation
process will be convened by a designee of the Dean of Students. Educational sanctions and their
costs will be provided to all students each academic year.
Direct costs associated with sanctions shall be the responsibility of the student violating the
Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy. Students who fail to complete their sanctions in a timely
manner will be subject to progressive disciplinary action including but not limited to an
administrative hold on registration and records.
Students repeatedly held accountable for a violation of this policy and students involved in
behaviors such as providing alcohol to minors, hosting events in their place of residence
involving alcohol or drugs, engaging in alcohol or drug use that requires medical assistance and
distribution of illicit drugs may be subject to more serious University sanctions. Sanctions are
both cumulative and progressive over the course of a student's entire education at the University.
University Sanctions: Recognized Student Organizations
Student groups violating the Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy are subject to organizational
review and sanctioning in accordance with Minnesota State Student Association (MSSA)
procedures.
University Sanctions: Employees
Employees who violate the Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy may be subject to disciplinary
action, up to and including termination of employment. Adjudication and sanctioning for
violations of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy will be managed by the Office of Human
Resources and must be consistent with the employee's respective bargaining contract. Employees
with alcohol or other drug use problems may be referred to the Employee Assistance Program or
elsewhere for assessment and/or counseling. All University employees must adhere to these
policies.
Implementation
This policy shall be implemented immediately following approval and will apply to any violation
that occurs on or following the date of implementation.
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Rationale
The purpose of this policy statement is to maintain a campus environment that promotes healthy,
responsible living; affirms civility; supports the well–being of each of its members, and is
compliant with state and federal law and institutional regulations governing behavior. Respect
for campus and community standards and regulations is expected.
Alcohol and other drug use potentially affect the safety, health, and quality of life of all students
and employees. Additionally, alcohol and drug use frequently affects the image of the University
and restricts the ability of Minnesota State Mankato to carry out its mission. Alcohol misuse and
illicit drug use minimize an individual's abilities to develop his/her academic or social
relationships and is contrary to the educational process and goals of higher education. Minnesota
State Mankato recognizes that students and employees are responsible for their own conduct and
for the consequences of their behavior.
The University acknowledges the rights of businesses that produce, sell and/or serve alcoholic
beverages to advertise their products and services to the University community. The University
reserves the right to protect its educational mission and learning environment from inappropriate
product promotions and irresponsible merchandising and advertising. In regard to marketing,
University offices, departments and contracting agencies must give careful consideration to the
University's mission to determine the consistency of the message being sent when involved in
advertising and/or other promotional activities related to alcoholic beverages and alcohol and
other drug paraphernalia. University–affiliated publications should be aware that they are
representatives of the institution as a whole.
Advertising practices that violate the standards established by the industry itself and which
encourage misuse of the alcohol or other drugs as interpreted by University policy will meet with
appropriate University action.
This Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy shall provide guidance and authority for any subordinate
alcohol and drug related policy at Minnesota State University Mankato. The following laws,
ordinances, policies, and procedures relating to alcohol and drugs provide guidance and authority
for this policy.
Minnesota State Statutes, Laws, and Rules
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Procedure 1.C.0.1 Employee Code of Conduct
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Policies 3.6 Student Conduct
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Policies 5.18 Alcoholic Beverages or
Controlled Substances on Campus
Department of Dental Hygiene Policy on Student Substance Abuse
General Policy Statement
All students are expected to perform their clinical/lab/classroom activities efficiently and safely,
without the influence of drugs or alcohol. The following actions/conditions are prohibited:
1. Deficient performance due to use of drugs and/or alcohol.
2. Reporting for a clinical/lab/classroom session with the odor of alcohol or illegal
chemical on the breath.
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3. Possessing any illegal narcotic, hallucinogen, stimulant, sedative, or similar drug
while in clinic/lab/class.
4. Using any intoxicating liquor within 24 hours prior to or while on clinical/lab/class
time.
5. Removing any drug from the Department of Dental Hygiene Clinic or patient supply
for any reason.
All students have a responsibility to notify their clinical/lab lead instructor if they are taking any
medications.
Purpose
To protect the welfare of patients, student, faculty, and Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Procedure
All suspected violations of the student substance abuse policy will be dealt with according to the
following procedure:
1. If clinical/lab performance is adversely affected by a prescribed medication, the student
will be dismissed and considered ill for make-up purposes.
2. When faculty/Chair of Dental Hygiene has reason to believe that a student has violated
the policy/rules the appropriate law enforcement agency will be notified when there is
reasonable suspicion to believe that an individual may have illegal drugs in his/her
possession on University premises.
3. Any student suspected of violating the policy/rules and referred for testing may be
suspended from attendance in clinic.
4. A refusal to submit for drug/alcohol testing as directed shall be deemed to be a failure to
cooperate with the investigation of a violation and subject to appropriate disciplinary
procedures.
5. All tests and rest results will be considered confidential and will not be shared with
anyone not directly involved in the student’s academic program except when they
become the subject of a disciplinary proceeding. Test results will be filed in the office of
the dental hygiene program chair and in the student’s academic files.
6. If test results are negative, the student may return to clinic.
7. If test result are positive, the student shall be subject to dismissal from the dental hygiene
program and/or disciplinary suspension.
The student is entitled to a copy of the positive test results.
The student is entitled to present an explanation or to refute the positive test
results.
The student may obtain a second independent confirmatory test which is more
specific and forensically reliable, at the student’s expense.
8. Any student dismissed from the dental hygiene program for violation of this policy may
apply for readmission upon the production of evidence that an appropriate treatment
program has been successfully completed. Other aspects of the readmission process will
be handled under the standard published procedures.
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Central Region Dental
Testing Service
(CRDTS)
PROTOCOL
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Current CRDTS can be found at www.crdts.org
Based on the 2013 Candidate Manual
LOCATING A PATIENT
It is the student’s responsibility to locate and prepare a patient for any state or regional board
examination. The dental hygiene department will aid in this endeavor as much as possible.
Faculty will give only very limited information/opinion as to whether a particular patient is
suitable to be a board patient as penalty points may be assessed in the Treatment Selection for a
patient that does not meet the described criteria.
It is not possible for all students to locate board patients through MSU- Department of Dental
Hygiene. It is imperative that each student begin early spring semester to screen for board
patients outside the MSU University patient pool. Once a suitable board patient is found the
student should consider looking for a backup patient.
PATIENT CHARTS
All board patients must sign a Treatment Consent Form. If the patient receives any treatment in
the MSU Dental Hygiene clinic, the patient is considered a patient of record and all clinic
policies apply to this patient. This includes the completion of all appropriate clinic forms and
procedures.
CLINIC FEES
Board Patient Clinic fees
Radiographs only $50.00 ($25.00 if student if paying for them)
Duplicate of Radiographs $10.00
Completion of Scaling Regular Periodontal Scaling Fees per Quadrant
($30/ quad if student is paying for the patient’s
treatment)
Patient Information (CRDTS)
1. Department of Dental Hygiene at MSU is not responsible for any work provided by the
student during the licensing examination.
2. The patient will not receive an original set of radiographs.
3. The patient may return to the MSU dental clinic to have treatment completed (i.e. scaling
and root planing). Fees for service are required.
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Dental Hygiene Licensure Fees
Application Fee: $60.50
Initial Licensure Fee: $129.80 (prorated depending on time of application and renewal
Jurisprudence Exam Fee: $65.00
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MSU Clinic Disclosure 1. Clinical Supervision will occur in an open bay style clinical setting with all students and
patients visible.
2. Clinical direction to the student will be presented in front of the patient, which may
include corrective/directional contact instruction from the instructors. A quiet voice
control and discretion will be used in all clinical settings.
3. If a student does not want hands touched during instrumentation guidance, faculty should
be alerted.
4. I have read the Student Handbook and agree to follow to policies and guidelines while
I am a student in the Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Dental Hygiene Program.
Student’s Name (Print)
Student’s Signature Date
Starting date of Dental Hygiene program: Fall __________
Anticipated completion date: Spring ________
Department’s Copy